Geneva Watch Group

Geneva Watch Group is one of the leading designers, manufacturers and retailers of branded watches and clocks worldwide. It features products under the Kenneth Cole, BCBG, Tommy Bahama, Freestyle and Betsey Johnson brands. The company also offers products of other brands, including the Mudd, Elgin and Thomas Kinkade. Founded in 1978, Geneva Watch Group specializes in brand management and operates sales and marketing departments. It serves retail chains throughout North America. The company provides warranty repair and replacement part ordering services. Geneva Watch Group operates the Status and Advance business units. It maintains a staff of more than 1,500 employees and locations in New York, Michigan, Hong Kong and China. The company is owned by the private equity fund, Heritage Partners of Boston.